editorNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Frank Langfitt is NPR's London correspondent. He covers the UK and Ireland, as well as stories elsewhere in Europe. Langfitt arrived in London in June, 2016. A week later, the UK voted for Brexit. He's been busy ever since, covering the United Kingdom's preparations to leave the European Union as well as terrorist attacks in London and beyond. Langfitt frequently appears on the BBC, where he tries to explain American politics, which is not easy. Previously, Langfitt spent five years as an NPR correspondent covering China. Based in Shanghai, he drove a free taxi around the city for a series on a changing China as seen through the eyes of ordinary people. As part of the series, Langfitt drove passengers back to the countryside for Chinese New Year and served as a wedding chauffeur. While in China, Langfitt also reported on the government's infamous black jails — secret detention centers — as well as his own travails taking China's driver's test, which he failed three times. Before movingNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Frank LangfittSat, 19 May 2018 08:01:12 +0000Frank Langfitthttp://kmuw.org
Frank LangfittWhen millions of people tune in Saturday morning for the British royal wedding, there will be talk of fairy tales and plenty of cinematic shots of Prince Harry and his bride, Meghan Markle, riding in a horse-drawn carriage past thousands of cheering fans with the turrets of Windsor Castle in the background. But beyond the pageantry and royal stagecraft at which the British excel, there is a genuine story about a changing Britain, a complicated American family, a resilient monarchy and the redemption of a wayward prince. What makes this wedding interesting is not Prince Harry's position. He is sixth in line to the throne and extremely unlikely ever to sit upon it. Instead, much of the focus has been on his unconventional choice in a bride: a biracial, divorced American TV actress. For years, Harry dated from the usual pool of upper-class women. "These girls were always the same," said Kate Williams, a professor of history at Reading University. "They were always British. They wereRoyal Wedding Reflects A Changing Britainhttp://kmuw.org/post/royal-wedding-reflects-changing-britain
99766 as http://kmuw.orgFri, 18 May 2018 21:23:00 +0000Royal Wedding Reflects A Changing BritainFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Winston Churchill is enjoying a revival these days. In the past year, three movies and at least one television series has focused on his wartime leadership, including "Darkest Hour," which is up for six Oscars. In these uncertain political times, some Britons are nostalgic for Churchill's authority and vision. NPR's Frank Langfitt reports from London. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: An afternoon showing has just let out for "Darkest Hour," which features Churchill at his best - tough, decisive, and standing up to the Nazis - leaving some moviegoers wistful when they think about the current British and American leadership. CHRISTOPHER GRAVES: They're children compared to what Churchill was. I mean, they have no idea how to run the country - no idea at all. JAMIE KELLY: He was a smarter man. He had brains in comparison to what we've got in America, I would say. JOHNATHAN TINC: Do we need a strong leader at this time? Yeah, we needChurchill Nostalgia Takes A Hold In The U.K.http://kmuw.org/post/churchill-nostalgia-takes-hold-uk
95876 as http://kmuw.orgSat, 24 Feb 2018 13:25:00 +0000Churchill Nostalgia Takes A Hold In The U.K.Frank LangfittWinters in London can be damp and dreary. The British capital sits at 51.5 degrees latitude north – roughly equivalent to the Canadian city of Calgary – and in December, the British capital can descend into darkness by 4:30 p.m. To provide some light and boost demand for London businesses, the city is sponsoring a four-day light festival that continues through Jan. 21. "Lumiere London" features more than 50 installations by artists from Europe and North America and is organized by Artichoke, a charity that produces art for public spaces. "Lumiere festival is fantastic, because it is the darkest time of the year," said Jo Pocock, artistic director of the Lantern Company, one of the participants. "It's a great way of bringing visitors to the city." And brighten spirits in the long, dark winter months. "It's harder to get up and that's why we need beauty," said Marie-Anne Souloumiac, who works for Studio Roosegaarde, a Dutch firm that created Waterlicht , an installation of undulatingPHOTOS: To Brighten Dreary Winter Nights, A Festival Lights Up Londonhttp://kmuw.org/post/photos-brighten-dreary-winter-nights-festival-lights-london
94141 as http://kmuw.orgSat, 20 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000PHOTOS: To Brighten Dreary Winter Nights, A Festival Lights Up LondonFrank Langfitthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcE-UEvnYSg When it comes to tourism, Ireland punches well above its weight. Last year, the tourists who visited the island outnumbered residents by about 3 million. They went to see the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle and the Ring of Kerry, the 111-mile scenic circular route in the southwest. But the biggest attraction was the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. One of the first things you notice when you walk into the storehouse is a waterfall bathed in blue light — a symbol of the water from the nearby Wicklow Mountains that Guinness uses to brew its stout. The storehouse is a cross between a museum and an interactive marketing campaign. Upstairs, ingredients are vaporized so that visitors can smell individual flavors. Colm O'Connor, a beer specialist, explains some of the aromas: "This is hops. I'm getting slightly grassy notes. Floral, it would definitely remind you of the garden. In terms of flavor, it's going to give a bitterness." Beyond ingredientsBehind The Genius Of Guinness, Ireland's Most Popular Tourist Attractionhttp://kmuw.org/post/behind-genius-guinness-irelands-most-popular-tourist-attraction
93879 as http://kmuw.orgSun, 14 Jan 2018 13:02:00 +0000Behind The Genius Of Guinness, Ireland's Most Popular Tourist AttractionFrank LangfittWhen President Trump announced Thursday that he was canceling his visit to the United Kingdom next month to open the new U.S. Embassy in London, he sounded less like the leader of the world's most powerful country and more like the real estate developer he once was. On Twitter, he complained that the Obama administration (it was actually George W. Bush's) had traded an embassy located in one of the British capital's top districts, Mayfair, for a new one in "an off location for 1.2 billion dollars. Bad deal. Wanted me to cut ribbon-NO!" Trump was referring to the London borough of Wandsworth, south of the River Thames, which is now home to a massive development known as Nine Elms. Once a logistical hub for distributing fruit and vegetables, among other things, Nine Elms today is dotted with cranes and includes multimillion-dollar waterfront apartments. "I thought he got it wrong," said Ravi Govindia, leader of the Wandsworth Council, referring to Trump's implicit criticism of the area.President Trump 'Wrong' To Call London Embassy Area An 'Off Location,' Residents Sayhttp://kmuw.org/post/president-trump-wrong-call-london-embassy-area-location-residents-say
93831 as http://kmuw.orgFri, 12 Jan 2018 21:35:00 +0000President Trump 'Wrong' To Call London Embassy Area An 'Off Location,' Residents SayFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit DAVID GREENE, HOST: President Trump has canceled a visit next month to the United Kingdom. And this is a pretty big deal because the U.K. is considered America's closest ally. Many in London think he did this because he's worried about mass protests, but Trump says it is because the new embassy - which he was supposed to open - cost too much. He blamed President Obama. And said it was a bad deal when he was on Twitter. NPR's Frank Langfitt joins us from London. Hi, Frank. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: Hey, David. GREENE: OK. So do you know why the president is really canceling? Is it crowds? Is it this embassy deal? What is it? LANGFITT: Well, there were big concerns about massive protests. If you remember, right after the president's inauguration, we had a version of the women's march. There was one here in London. Tens of thousands of people came out, jammed the streets, filled Trafalgar Square. So there were concerns about - protests would be evenTrump Cancels U.K. Visit Over 'Bad Deal' For New U.S. Embassyhttp://kmuw.org/post/trump-cancels-uk-visit-over-bad-deal-new-us-embassy
93796 as http://kmuw.orgFri, 12 Jan 2018 10:02:00 +0000Trump Cancels U.K. Visit Over 'Bad Deal' For New U.S. EmbassyFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Ireland used to be one of the most socially conservative nations in Europe. Lately that's been changing. In 2015, voters legalized same-sex marriage. During last year's election, the country voted in a gay, biracial prime minister. And this summer, the Catholic country will vote on whether to repeal one of the strictest abortion laws in the Western world. NPR's Frank Langfitt reports from Dublin; there have been calls for this change for many years. (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: They held candles and signs that read never again - some 2,000 people protesting the death of Savita Halappanavar outside government buildings here in 2012. The dentist from India died after doctors refused to perform an abortion while she was miscarrying. Taking the microphone, Sinead Redmond of the group Parents for Choice demanded change. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) SINEAD REDMOND: Savita Halappanavar is dead unnecessarily, and weCulture Is Shifting in Socially Conservative Irelandhttp://kmuw.org/post/irelands-culture-shifts-being-one-europes-most-socially-conservative-countries
93336 as http://kmuw.orgTue, 02 Jan 2018 21:14:00 +0000Culture Is Shifting in Socially Conservative IrelandFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Each year at this time, the British monarch recognizes citizens who have made big contributions to public life. Among the new knights are Sir Richard Starkey, better known as Ringo Starr, and Barry Gibb, co-founder of the Bee Gees. But the vast majority of recipients are ordinary people honored for doing good deeds in their communities. Most will receive less prestigious honors such as member of the Order of the British Empire - no matter that there hasn't been a British Empire to belong to for many years. It's still an honor. How do these honors play out in these crass, materialistic times? Well, joining us is our man in London, Frank Langfitt. And, Frank, first, how much do ordinary people pay attention to these Honors Lists these days? FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: Well, you know, Robert, some do and some don't. I think the older generation's more interested in it, the millennials, younger generation not as much. And here inBritish Monarch Recognizes Citizens' 2017 Contributions To Public Lifehttp://kmuw.org/post/british-monarch-recognizes-citizens-2017-contributions-public-life
93211 as http://kmuw.orgFri, 29 Dec 2017 21:49:00 +0000British Monarch Recognizes Citizens' 2017 Contributions To Public LifeFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: During his first year in office, President Trump used NATO as a punching bag. He portrayed the members of the American-led security alliance in Europe as deadbeats freeloading on U.S. defense spending. It took until Trump's second trip to Europe last July for him to reaffirm America's commitment to defend fellow members if they come under attack. But what President Trump says and what the U.S. military does on the ground are two different things. NPR's Frank Langfitt reports from Brussels. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: During his visit here in May, President Trump criticized NATO allies for not meeting the guideline of spending at least 2 percent of their gross domestic products on defense. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: This is not fair to the people and taxpayers of the United States. LANGFITT: In fact, a number of NATO countries are spending more these days, and President Trump took credit for it in hisTrump's Relationship With NATO, 1 Year Into His Presidencyhttp://kmuw.org/post/trumps-relationship-nato-1-year-his-presidency
93170 as http://kmuw.orgThu, 28 Dec 2017 22:28:00 +0000Trump's Relationship With NATO, 1 Year Into His PresidencyFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: This next story is about fear and opportunity - fear that Brexit could damage one of the world's top banking centers - we're talking about London - while handing opportunities to rival cities in Europe. As NPR's Frank Langfitt reports, in the era of Brexit, London's loss is Europe's gain. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: I'm here in Leadenhall Market. It's a covered market in London, with vaulted roofs and cobblestone streets, in what's basically an area that's kind of the Wall Street of Great Britain. Now within a few miles from here, there are 250 foreign banks and about 750,000 finance jobs. Brexit's putting some of those jobs at risk. And that's because after the U.K. leaves the EU, officials there say the United Kingdom just isn't going to have access to the vast European financial market. And European countries, even small ones like Luxembourg, well, they're already benefiting. I'm meeting a guy named Nicolas Mackel here. He's inBrexit Puts London's Finance Jobs At Riskhttp://kmuw.org/post/brexit-puts-londons-finance-jobs-risk
92917 as http://kmuw.orgFri, 22 Dec 2017 12:28:00 +0000Brexit Puts London's Finance Jobs At RiskFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: The investigation into Trump associates' connections to Russia has some colorful characters. Among them, Joseph Mifsud, a Maltese professor with Russian ties. Mifsud met with a Trump campaign adviser in London last year. And after that adviser pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about the meetings, Mifsud vanished. NPR's Frank Langfitt set out in London to learn more about the mysterious professor. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: Mifsud was an obscure academic until he was recently thrust into the headlines. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER #1: Professor Joseph Mifsud, a middle-aged Maltese lecturer in diplomacy... LANGFITT: Professor Mifsud met a young Trump campaign aide named George Papadopoulos last year in London. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER #2: Professor told defendant Papadopoulos that, quote, "they, the Russians, have dirt on her. The Russians had emails of Clinton. They haveCase Of The Missing London-Based Professor With Ties To Russia Investigationhttp://kmuw.org/post/case-missing-london-based-professor-ties-russia-investigation
92836 as http://kmuw.orgWed, 20 Dec 2017 21:47:00 +0000Case Of The Missing London-Based Professor With Ties To Russia InvestigationFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: British Prime Minister Theresa May was in Brussels today to make her final pitch to fellow European leaders. She's asking for talks on a new free-trade deal between Britain and the European Union. A vote on that tomorrow is expected to go Britain's way. It's a decisive moment in the country's struggle to leave the EU. As NPR's Frank Langfitt reports, that path is likely to become even more difficult. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED CROWD: (Chanting in foreign language). FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: Big crowds turned out in the rain here last night to demand better treatment for migrants in Europe as a reminder what a powerful issue migration has become. Last year, Britons voted to leave the European Union in part to keep migrants out. Now the U.K. is desperate to look ahead. And despite some pushback in her own party, Prime Minister May says she's moving forward. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PRIME MINISTEREuropean Union Leaders To Review Britain's Brexit Progresshttp://kmuw.org/post/european-union-leaders-review-britains-brexit-progress
92578 as http://kmuw.orgThu, 14 Dec 2017 21:47:00 +0000European Union Leaders To Review Britain's Brexit ProgressFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: All right. Some royal wedding news to share this morning - Prince Harry is getting married. He is set to wed his fiance Meghan Markle next spring. You might recognize Markle. She's an American actress. Here she is playing an attorney in the long-running TV show "Suits." (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "SUITS") MEGHAN MARKLE: (As Rachel Zane) I know that this must be incredibly difficult. And it may not seem that way to you, but I am seeking justice for your daughter. MARTIN: All right. So who is Meghan Markle, and how is the British public receiving the next member of the royal family? NPR's Frank Langfitt is on the story from London. Hey, Frank. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: Hey, Rachel. How are you doing? MARTIN: I'm well. So the engagement was announced by Buckingham Palace. Was this a surprise? I mean, they have been together for a little bit, right? LANGFITT: No, they have. They've actually been dating for about a year and a half. AndSpring Royal Wedding: Prince Harry Engaged To Meghan Marklehttp://kmuw.org/post/spring-royal-wedding-prince-harry-engaged-meghan-markle
91725 as http://kmuw.orgMon, 27 Nov 2017 11:15:00 +0000Spring Royal Wedding: Prince Harry Engaged To Meghan MarkleFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit ELISE HU, HOST: The U.S. isn't the only country trying to learn the extent of Russian interference in its elections. British researchers say Russia may have tried to influence last year's vote in Britain on whether to leave the European Union. They say Russian accounts sent out tens of thousands of tweets both for and against Brexit as part of a campaign to increase divisions in British society and weaken the country's democratic process. NPR's Frank Langfitt reports from London. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: In the month before the Brexit vote, more than 18,000 Russian accounts suddenly began tweeting about the referendum. That's according to researchers at the University of Swansea. The day after the vote, the accounts produced about 39,000 tweets. Later, Twitter suspended 9 of the 10 most active accounts. Head researcher Sasha Talavera says it's too early to know for sure, but it reminds him of the recent experience in his homeland, Ukraine. SASHABritish Researchers Say Russia May Have Tried To Influence Brexit Votehttp://kmuw.org/post/british-researchers-say-russia-may-have-tried-influence-brexit-vote
91267 as http://kmuw.orgWed, 15 Nov 2017 21:58:00 +0000British Researchers Say Russia May Have Tried To Influence Brexit VoteFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit KELLY MCEVERS, HOST: An international border divides Ireland and Northern Ireland. But on the ground, you wouldn't know it. People go between the two countries easily as if they were one. The United Kingdom's decision last year to leave the European Union could change that. People across the island worry about a return to a hard border with customs posts and the possibility of renewed political violence. NPR's Frank Langfitt reports from the town of Claudy in Northern Ireland. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: Northern Ireland has enjoyed peace for nearly two decades, and for many, the Troubles, the bloody conflict between Catholics and Protestants, may seem like history but not for Mary Hamilton. MARY HAMILTON: Oh, I would like to move these flowers. LANGFITT: Oh, OK. HAMILTON: You know, I think they're - you know, they're withering. LANGFITT: Do you want some help? I'm happy to help you. HAMILTON: Yeah, I'll want you to... LANGFITT: Hamilton is visitingBorder Tensions Between Ireland And Northern Ireland Could Rise As U.K. Leaves EUhttp://kmuw.org/post/border-tensions-between-ireland-and-northern-ireland-could-rise-uk-leaves-eu
90955 as http://kmuw.orgWed, 08 Nov 2017 21:31:00 +0000Border Tensions Between Ireland And Northern Ireland Could Rise As U.K. Leaves EUFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: And the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union - Brexit, as it's known - is expected to have a big impact. It may hit hardest along the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland, which is part of the U.K. Right now trade flows smoothly over that border. But after Brexit, business owners fear new tariffs. NPR's Frank Langfitt reports from Northern Ireland. RONAN MCELHOLM: OK. Well, this is our workshop. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: Ronan McElholm owns ACS Controls, which makes control panels. There are big boxes with wires and switches that manage the heating and ventilation systems in commercial buildings. MCELHOLM: This one here is just in the process of being tested at the moment. All our equipment is tested before it leaves the workshop. LANGFITT: McElholm started the company in his garage and now sells about 200 control panels a year. He's optimistic about the business, except for one thing. MCELHOLM: TheIreland, Post-Brexit: 1 Island, 2 Economies, Dozens Of Smuggling Routeshttp://kmuw.org/post/ireland-post-brexit-1-island-2-economies-dozens-smuggling-routes
89876 as http://kmuw.orgSun, 15 Oct 2017 12:04:00 +0000Ireland, Post-Brexit: 1 Island, 2 Economies, Dozens Of Smuggling RoutesFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: The Nobel Peace Prize was announced this morning in Oslo. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) BERIT REISS-ANDERSEN: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2017 to the International Campaign to Abolish Weapons, ICAN. MARTIN: All right. We've got NPR's Frank Langfitt on the line with us from London. Frank, the award not going to an individual - it's going to a group, an organization. Why this group? Why now? FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: Well, the Nobel Committee - clearly trying to make a statement, Rachel - they said in the address this morning, the risk of nuclear conflict seems greater than it's been a long time. And they mentioned, as you'd imagine, North Korea. Of course, as we've all heard, the leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un has threatened to attack the United States. President Trump has said if the U.S. is threatened, it would totally destroy North Korea. We haven't seen that kind ofInternational Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons Wins Nobel Peace Prizehttp://kmuw.org/post/nobel-peace-prize-announced
89514 as http://kmuw.orgFri, 06 Oct 2017 09:00:00 +0000International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons Wins Nobel Peace PrizeFrank LangfittBritish Prime Minister Theresa May gave one of the most important speeches of her political career Wednesday morning. It could not have gone much worse. The speech, which she delivered to a packed audience of her fellow Conservative Party members in Manchester, started reasonably well — until a prankster approached the stage. The man handed the leader of the United Kingdom a P-45 form, the British equivalent of a pink slip. "Boris asked me to give you this," the man could be heard saying to May. Identified later as a comedian named Simon Brodkin, also known as Lee Nelson, the man said the paper was signed by Boris Johnson, May's foreign secretary. Johnson had been seen as undermining May before the annual conference by staking out a tougher position on the U.K.'s plans to leave the European Union, known as Brexit. A former London mayor, Johnson is widely thought to want to replace May. After receiving the paper, May fell into a series of coughing fits that dogged her for the rest ofBritain's Theresa May Had To Give A Major Speech. It Didn't Go Wellhttp://kmuw.org/post/britains-theresa-may-had-give-major-speech-it-didnt-go-well
89429 as http://kmuw.orgWed, 04 Oct 2017 19:11:00 +0000Britain's Theresa May Had To Give A Major Speech. It Didn't Go WellFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A bomb went off in a London subway train this morning, injuring more than 20 people. The explosion shot flames through the subway car, burning commuters. Police are calling it a terrorist attack but say the injuries are not life-threatening. This is the fourth terror attack in the British capital since March. NPR's London correspondent Frank Langfitt is following the story. Hey there, Frank. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: Hey. Good morning, Mary Louise. KELLY: Good morning. What more do we know about what happened on this train? LANGFITT: This happened a little after 8 o'clock, this morning's rush hour. A London-bound District Line had stopped in a place called Fulham. It was about four miles southwest of Big Ben. The explosion sent everybody running, of course, from the car. If you look at the video online, it looks to be a homemade bomb. It was in a white plastic bucket. There were flames coming out of the top. There were alsoU.K. Police Investigating Explosion On Subway As Terrorismhttp://kmuw.org/post/uk-police-investigating-explosion-subway-terrorism
88635 as http://kmuw.orgFri, 15 Sep 2017 09:59:00 +0000U.K. Police Investigating Explosion On Subway As TerrorismFrank LangfittCopyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: In China, bike sharing exploded last year. The system is different from many American bike shares. The bicycles don't require docking stations. Riders can pick them up and drop them off anywhere. Now Asian bike-sharing companies are pushing this innovation into new markets, including the United Kingdom, with mixed results. NPR's Frank Langfitt reports from London. FRANK LANGFITT, BYLINE: It's hard to overstate just how fast Mobike, the Chinese bike-sharing firm, has grown. Xue Huang, the company's head of communications, spells it out. XUE HUANG: From the first city we launched in Shanghai in April 2016 to today, the number of cities we operate in has now gone beyond 160, and the target is 200 by the end of this year. LANGFITT: Today the company provides an estimated 25 million rides a day, the vast majority in China. This month, Mobike is launching in the London Borough of Ealing, which is where I'm trying out one of theAsian Bike-Sharing Companies Move Into New Markets With Mixed Resultshttp://kmuw.org/post/asian-bike-sharing-companies-move-new-markets-mixed-results
88076 as http://kmuw.orgFri, 01 Sep 2017 20:32:00 +0000Asian Bike-Sharing Companies Move Into New Markets With Mixed Results